Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Kubota KX018-4
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | up to 1720kg |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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